The Christmas Day Comeback? That's what many are calling the Pittsburgh Steelers' (10-5) division-clinching 31-27 win over their biggest rival, the Baltimore Ravens (8-7), in front of a sold-out Heinz Field crowd. The fans certainly got all they could have possibly wished for on Christmas as Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger led the team back from a 20-10 fourth quarter deficit to get the win and lock up the third seed in the AFC playoffs that are set to begin in two weeks. It ... Read More
Le’Veon Bell key to Pittsburgh’s game plan vs. Ravens
This season, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has been almost supernaturally good. He has six rushing touchdowns, has almost five yards a carry and is averaging over 100 yards per game. In Week 14, he had a whopping 236 rushing yards against the Buffalo Bills. His lowest rushing total? Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens — 32 yards. And now the Steelers are heading into a Week 16 must-win Christmas Day battle against the Ravens for supremacy in the AFC North. So, what has to ... Read More
Which Steelers were snubbed for this year’s Pro Bowl?
While five Pittsburgh Steelers were named to this year's Pro Bowl — quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown, running back Le'Veon Bell, center Maurkice Pouncey and guard David DeCastro — we couldn't help but think that there were some other Steelers who deserved a trip to Orlando, Florida. So we asked three of our reporters which Pittsburgh players who didn't get a Pro Bowl nod deserved one. Shannon Carroll On the fifth day of Christmas, voters gave to me… five Steeler ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Bills
Don't look now, but the Pittsburgh Steelers are — once again — catching fire in December. After four straight losses looked to have the team's playoff hopes on life support, the Steelers (8-5) have now reeled off four consecutive wins, the latest an impressive 27-20 win over the Buffalo Bills (6-7) at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The win pushes the Steelers closer to an AFC North division crown with another critical road test head this Sunday when the team travels to Cincinnati to face the ... Read More
Three up, three down: Steelers vs. Eagles
Every so often, even football teams with storied traditions like the Pittsburgh Steelers put together a “throw-away-the-film” type of performance. You know, the game where it's nearly impossible to find anything positive. The type of defeat that, in retrospect, might end up being labeled as the worst regular-season loss in the Mike Tomlin era. In the wake of a 34-3 drubbing by the Philadelphia Eagles (3-0), Tomlin and his staff need to take that tape and burn it, bury it, do anything to rid ... Read More
Steelers sign David DeCastro to six-year, $50 million extension
The gang's — still — all here. As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to lock up top talents, the team reached an agreement Thursday with All-Pro guard David DeCastro that will keep him wearing the black and gold through the 2021 season. DeCastro's new contract is a six-year, $50 million extension with a $16 million signing bonus. The deal was first reported by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. DeCastro, Pittsburgh's first-round pick in 2012 out of Stanford University, was in the final year of ... Read More
Ramon Foster, Steelers, agree to deal
Since the 2015 season came to an end, it was widely thought that the Pittsburgh Steelers would do whatever it took to retain one of its two free agent offensive linemen. That guy turned out to be guard Ramon Foster as according to numerous sources, Foster and the Steelers agreed to a three-deal deal, keeping the veteran in black and gold. With Maurkice Pouncey often injured, Foster has become the leader of the Steelers offensive line, which has been much improved in recent years. Foster's ... Read More
Army vet Villanueva not just a good story for Steelers
With the Pittsburgh Steelers set to begin training camp at Saint Vincent College on July 26th, there will be plenty of intriguing story lines to follow. One of the best might be Alejandro Villanueva's battle to find a way onto the Pittsburgh Steelers roster as an offensive tackle. For Villanueva, the challenges that await him in Latrobe are nothing compared to what he has faced off the field. That's because Villanueva is more than just a football player. He's a West Point grad, and a ... Read More
Ramon Foster out again; other Steelers inactives and game notes
There wasn’t much surprise coming into today’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on who wouldn’t get helmets today for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The only real question coming in would guard Ramon Foster be healthy enough to dress after sitting out last week. That answer in no as Foster is inactive for a second consecutive week nursing an ankle injury as Cody Wallace will get another start at guard. The rest of the Steelers inactives include: LB Ryan Shazier, CB Ike Taylor, WR ... Read More
Ramon Foster signs a three-year deal to stay with Steelers
According to Gerry Dulac the Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed offensive lineman Ramon Foster to a three year deal today. Foster played all 16 games for the Steelers and played right guard, left guard, and right tackle. Over the past three seasons Foster has been one of the most consistent lineman on the Steelers roster and since becoming a starter in 2010 he is the only lineman on the Steelers roster who has not missed a game in that span due to injury. 2012 first round pick David DeCastro was ... Read More